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1. Change your diet
For many, a diet with a higher ratio of complex carbohydrates to protein can be helpful.
- In particular, you might try adding chickpeas and sweet potatoes to your diet because these foods help boost serotonin, are high in fibre, and are lower on the glycemic index.
- Serotonin levels can also be raised by eating foods rich in L-tryptophan which is a building block of serotonin. Such foods include chicken, turkey, salmon, beef, nut butter, eggs, and green peas.
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3. Practice thought-stopping
An important part of gaining control over your repetitive thoughts is to become mindful of them when they occur—and then practice the simple technique of thought stopping.
- Try envisioning a red stop sign, and saying to yourself: STOP!...
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Emotional flexibility
This is a trait that helps us adjust more easily to new circumstances, challenges and situations as they arise.
- Whether it’s starting a new job, taking a new class or getting married, being cognitively flexible helps us to grow and get along better with others.
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4. Document options and solutions
Writing down your thoughts helps to “get them out of your head” and allows you to view them more rationally.
Try writing down:
- The thought that is stuck in your head
- What you can do to help offset the thought
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2. Exercise
Another way to increase L-tryptophan is by exercising.
- Exercise also increases your energy levels, reduces your worries, and can distract you from the repetitive thinking patterns that get stuck in your head.
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5. Think before automatically saying "no"
Some people have the tendency to say "no" automatically even before thinking about what was asked of them.
- This can be especially problematic in relationships.
- It is limiting and unnecessary to always dismiss ideas or deny your partner his or her...
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